JW Marriott Downtown Now Open

Houston's newest hotel is now open for business, and it aims to up the luxury quotient in Downtown.

The 328-room JQ Marriott Downtown opened on Sept. 24. The hotel at 806 Main St. (corner of Rusk) includes a first-class art collection, multiple ballrooms, the much-anticipated restaurant Main Kitchen and other amenities, all inside the historic Samuel F. Carter Building.

The $80 million project by Pearl Hospitality also features a spa and health club as well as an executive lounge. Acclaimed Houston Chef Erin Smith will oversee the hotel's culinary operations, including the 120-seat Main Kitchen.